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Candice LeRae Beats Piper Niven, Advances In WWE Speed Women's Championship Tournament

Wrestling
Colin Tessier Sep 25, 2024 12:14PM

Candice LeRae advances.

Candice LeRae and Piper Niven clashed on the September 25th episode of WWE Speed. Niven overpowered LeRae and controlled the match early on. LeRae rallied and took Niven out at the knees. She rocked Niven with a kick and evaded a senton. Lerae hit Niven with two sentons of her own. Niven then slammed LeRae and got a two-count. Indi Hartwell tried to interfere, but Niven fought her off. LeRae capitalized with a German suplex off the ropes and a moonsault for the win.

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With the win, LeRae advanced to the semifinals, where she will face Kairi Sane. In the other semifinal match, Naomi will face IYO SKY. The winners will advance to the finals, which will crown the inaugural WWE Speed Women's Champion.

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